Documentary honors the history of the Coronado Fourth of July parade
A new documentary celebrating the 75th anniversary of the modern Fourth of July parade is scheduled to show at the Coronado Historical Association on July 2.
2025 Parade Route and Schedule
July 4 events
- 7 a.m.: The Crown City Classic Run will be returning to the island for its 52nd anniversary. Starting and finishing at Tidelands Park, the course showcases the scenic views of the Coronado Bridge with a 12K and 5K option.
- 7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m: Pre-parade entertainment will be taking place along Orange Avenue from 1st Street to Churchill Place.
- 8 a.m. – 8 p.m: Food vendors will be open in Spreckels Park
- 10 a.m.: The 76th annual Independence Day Parade will pack Orange Avenue and feature a variety of festive floats that will travel from 1st Street to Churchill Place. Those who can’t view the parade in person can live stream it on Youtube.
- 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m: Head to Star Park after the parade to watch the Adrian Empire recreate the arts, skills and culture of the Medieval and Renaissance eras. The group will do reenactments, competitions and showcase different weaponry of the time period. San Diego Star Wars Society will also host photo-opportunities.
- 2 p.m: The U.S. Navy Parachute team, “The Leap Frogs,” will complete an aerial demonstration at the Coronado Golf Course’s 16th Fairway.
- 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m: Katleen Dugas, a San Diego native singer and songwriter, will perform a kids concert at Spreckels Park.
- 4 p.m – 5 p.m: The Coronado Concert Band will perform a patriotic concert at Spreckels Park.
- 5:45 p.m.: Detroit Underground, a high-energy show band, will perform a dance concert at Spreckels Park.
- 9 p.m: Head to the Coronado Golf Course for an end-of-the-night fireworks show sponsored by the City of Coronado.
Fourth of July Coverage
Meet the Grand Marshal of the parade: Vice Adm. Dan “Undra” Cheever
A little bit about the man who will be this year’s parade Grand Marshal.
What to know about this year’s Fourth of July fireworks display
For the past 75 years, Coronado has closed off the Fourth of July with a fireworks show. This year’s display will be 18 minutes long.
In photos: It’s a parade!
Thousands of people lined Orange Avenue for the 2023 Coronado Fourth of July Parade. Here are some snapshots from the big event.
Coronado 101
Here’s a history of the city’s most famous people, and places and things to do while visiting Coronado for the Fourth of July.
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